Yun’s review of The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) > Likes and Comments
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Yay finally! Ive been wanting your reviews on her books :D Enjoy your read!
TENSH1K0 wrote: "Yay finally! Ive been wanting your reviews on her books :D Enjoy your read!"
Haha, thanks! Should be a good time, I hope! ;)
After this series, you should read Never Lie from her! It's SOOOOOO good!
Tracy P. wrote: "Welcome aboard, Yun! ♥︎"
Haha thanks, Tracy! ❤️
Callie wrote: "After this series, you should read Never Lie from her! It's SOOOOOO good!"
Thanks for the rec, Callie! That one's on my list if I end up liking this one. :)
Ohhh.... don't put it on a pedestal, or it will certainly fall down. You have a wonderfully high standard, I feel.
It's not quite a Tana French. Maybe a distant cusin. I hope you enjoy.
Paul E wrote: "Ohhh.... don't put it on a pedestal, or it will certainly fall down. You have a wonderfully high standard, I feel.
It's not quite a Tana French. Maybe a distant cusin. I hope you enjoy. "
Hahaha! 😅 I will try to keep the standards at a more reasonable level for this book. Thanks for the warning, Paul!
Dorrie wrote: "Trust what you know about bandwagons!"
Haha. That's fair. :)
Can't wait to hear your verdict on this one. I have TRIED to love Freida's books, but after two, I've given up.
Amy wrote: "Can't wait to hear your verdict on this one. I have TRIED to love Freida's books, but after two, I've given up."
Thanks, Amy! Opinions are quite divided on her books lol. 😅
This one didn’t work for me, but I am glad you found it entertaining enough! Terrific review!
Excellent review Yun, at least you found this one decently entertaining.
A solid review, Yun. This series hasn't captured my interest and am glad!
Stellar review, Yun. Could that unsatisfied feeling have to do with the author turning it into a series?
definitely agree yun! you should check out some of her other books- I thought "the boyfriend" was better and less predictable! her work is very fun
thanks for this review! this series flies off the shelves at the library where I work but has gotten some so-so reviews so I was curious... glad your 2 year old liked it! 😊
Didn't you make a case for simple writing by describing the scene of reading it to a 2 year old? Did I misunderstand this particular part of your review. Thanks for your very thorough review.
I can appreciate it when a story like this doesn't always take itself seriously, to put some fun in it. Especially in thrillers where the twists can be a bit unbelievable. Good review, Yun.
LOL...I am having my husband read this because it's coming out as a movie this year. He also enjoys crazy plot-twists and isn't what I'd call a "literature" lover. He loves action. Great review.
Jayme wrote: "This one didn’t work for me, but I am glad you found it entertaining enough! Terrific review!"
Thanks, Jayme! I think my enjoyment was only a little more than yours lol. :)
Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Yun, at least you found this one decently entertaining."
Thanks, Maureen!
Canadian Jen wrote: "A solid review, Yun. This series hasn't captured my interest and am glad!"
Thanks, Jen! I can't imagine this would be for you. :)
Darla wrote: "Stellar review, Yun. Could that unsatisfied feeling have to do with the author turning it into a series?"
Thanks, Darla! This book does wrap everything up, so I can't complain there. :)
Sidney wrote: "definitely agree yun! you should check out some of her other books- I thought "the boyfriend" was better and less predictable! her work is very fun"
Thanks, Sidney! Glad to know you found some of her other ones to be better. I'll definitely check out more from her in the future. :)
Felicia wrote: "thanks for this review! this series flies off the shelves at the library where I work but has gotten some so-so reviews so I was curious... glad your 2 year old liked it! 😊"
Thanks, Felicia! Same with my library. I had to wait a few months before I got to the front of the line. Haha yeah, I think he would give it 5 stars! ;)
Sherry wrote: "Didn't you make a case for simple writing by describing the scene of reading it to a 2 year old? Did I misunderstand this particular part of your review. Thanks for your very thorough review."
Thanks, Sherry! I'm not sure I understand your question? I just meant that my 2 year old enjoys it and understands almost all of it, and he mostly reads Maisy and Llama Llama.
Thibault wrote: "I can appreciate it when a story like this doesn't always take itself seriously, to put some fun in it. Especially in thrillers where the twists can be a bit unbelievable. Good review, Yun."
Thanks, Thibault! Yes for sure. This book definitely didn't take itself too seriously and the reader shouldn't either. :)
Barbara wrote: "LOL...I am having my husband read this because it's coming out as a movie this year. He also enjoys crazy plot-twists and isn't what I'd call a "literature" lover. He loves action. Great review."
Thanks, Barbara! While I was reading some passages from the book to my 2 year old (who was riveted), my husband also overheard and was interested. So there you go! :)
What book did you think it was similar to? I thought it was very similar to The Wife Between Us 😁
A fair and honest review, Yun. You really captured the reading experience and the writing. Definitely binge worthy, but yes, simple. Well put.
This was a 2 star read for me but now that I know her books are popcorn reads I'm better prepared when I crack the cover on a new release lol.
Yes! I also gave it a 3. Same page (book pun intended).
Simplymegy wrote: "What book did you think it was similar to? I thought it was very similar to The Wife Between Us 😁"
Not a particular book per se, just elements of it. For example: (view spoiler)
Jonas wrote: "A fair and honest review, Yun. You really captured the reading experience and the writing. Definitely binge worthy, but yes, simple. Well put."
Thanks, Jonas! Appreciate your thoughtful words!
JanB wrote: "This was a 2 star read for me but now that I know her books are popcorn reads I'm better prepared when I crack the cover on a new release lol."
Haha yes, that is essential knowledge. I had already adjusted my expectations before going in lol.
Amy wrote: "Yes! I also gave it a 3. Same page (book pun intended)."
Haha! Took me a sec, but thanks for the laugh!
Sorry it was a disappointment, but thanks for staring your thoughts so I won't be disappointed, as well. That's too bad, because I thought one I read seemed creative (too me, anyway.)
Excellent and fair review, Yun. I have been curious about Freida's works for quite some time, but have never picked one up. I did hear that this particular novel is being made into a movie. So, that piqued my interest. I guess the simplicity of the writing is part of what gives the author such mass appeal? Here's hoping your next thriller is a bit more nuanced and engaging.
I loved the part about your son; it was adorable! I’m sorry to hear that the book didn’t dazzle you. Thank you for sharing this awesome review! xoxo
Excellent review Yun
Tracy wrote: "Sorry it was a disappointment, but thanks for staring your thoughts so I won't be disappointed, as well. That's too bad, because I thought one I read seemed creative (too me, anyway.)"
Thanks, Tracy! I feel like I'm always a bit harsh with thrillers, so don't let me discourage you. I see tons of love for this book, and chances are good you'll enjoy it too!
Julie wrote: "Excellent and fair review, Yun. I have been curious about Freida's works for quite some time, but have never picked one up. I did hear that this particular novel is being made into a movie. So, tha..."
Thanks, Julie! I feel like the term "popcorn thriller" was invented for this book haha. I don't think I'll see the movie, having gone through this story once already. ;)
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "I loved the part about your son; it was adorable! I’m sorry to hear that the book didn’t dazzle you. Thank you for sharing this awesome review! xoxo"
Thanks, PP! Haha, it did dazzle my son though. I'm sure he would give it 5 stars. ;)
➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ wrote: "Excellent review Yun"
Thanks, Paulette!
Ha! My kids were both non readers (for pleasure) so this would never have happened for me! This is on one of my to-read lists, but I don't know if I will ever get to it.
Wonderful review, Yun. Glad you found value in reading the book with your child.
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Ha! My kids were both non readers (for pleasure) so this would never have happened for me! This is on one of my to-read lists, but I don't know if I will ever get to it."
Haha! There is no hurry on getting to this one, that's for sure. :)
Anne wrote: "Wonderful review, Yun. Glad you found value in reading the book with your child."
Haha yes. Thanks, Anne!
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TENSH1K0 wrote: "Yay finally! Ive been wanting your reviews on her books :D Enjoy your read!"Haha, thanks! Should be a good time, I hope! ;)
After this series, you should read Never Lie from her! It's SOOOOOO good!
Tracy P. wrote: "Welcome aboard, Yun! ♥︎"Haha thanks, Tracy! ❤️
Callie wrote: "After this series, you should read Never Lie from her! It's SOOOOOO good!"Thanks for the rec, Callie! That one's on my list if I end up liking this one. :)
Ohhh.... don't put it on a pedestal, or it will certainly fall down. You have a wonderfully high standard, I feel.It's not quite a Tana French. Maybe a distant cusin. I hope you enjoy.
Paul E wrote: "Ohhh.... don't put it on a pedestal, or it will certainly fall down. You have a wonderfully high standard, I feel.It's not quite a Tana French. Maybe a distant cusin. I hope you enjoy. "
Hahaha! 😅 I will try to keep the standards at a more reasonable level for this book. Thanks for the warning, Paul!
Dorrie wrote: "Trust what you know about bandwagons!"Haha. That's fair. :)
Can't wait to hear your verdict on this one. I have TRIED to love Freida's books, but after two, I've given up.
Amy wrote: "Can't wait to hear your verdict on this one. I have TRIED to love Freida's books, but after two, I've given up."Thanks, Amy! Opinions are quite divided on her books lol. 😅
This one didn’t work for me, but I am glad you found it entertaining enough! Terrific review!
Excellent review Yun, at least you found this one decently entertaining.
A solid review, Yun. This series hasn't captured my interest and am glad!
Stellar review, Yun. Could that unsatisfied feeling have to do with the author turning it into a series?
definitely agree yun! you should check out some of her other books- I thought "the boyfriend" was better and less predictable! her work is very fun
thanks for this review! this series flies off the shelves at the library where I work but has gotten some so-so reviews so I was curious... glad your 2 year old liked it! 😊
Didn't you make a case for simple writing by describing the scene of reading it to a 2 year old? Did I misunderstand this particular part of your review. Thanks for your very thorough review.
I can appreciate it when a story like this doesn't always take itself seriously, to put some fun in it. Especially in thrillers where the twists can be a bit unbelievable. Good review, Yun.
LOL...I am having my husband read this because it's coming out as a movie this year. He also enjoys crazy plot-twists and isn't what I'd call a "literature" lover. He loves action. Great review.
Jayme wrote: "This one didn’t work for me, but I am glad you found it entertaining enough! Terrific review!"Thanks, Jayme! I think my enjoyment was only a little more than yours lol. :)
Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Yun, at least you found this one decently entertaining."Thanks, Maureen!
Canadian Jen wrote: "A solid review, Yun. This series hasn't captured my interest and am glad!"Thanks, Jen! I can't imagine this would be for you. :)
Darla wrote: "Stellar review, Yun. Could that unsatisfied feeling have to do with the author turning it into a series?"Thanks, Darla! This book does wrap everything up, so I can't complain there. :)
Sidney wrote: "definitely agree yun! you should check out some of her other books- I thought "the boyfriend" was better and less predictable! her work is very fun"Thanks, Sidney! Glad to know you found some of her other ones to be better. I'll definitely check out more from her in the future. :)
Felicia wrote: "thanks for this review! this series flies off the shelves at the library where I work but has gotten some so-so reviews so I was curious... glad your 2 year old liked it! 😊"Thanks, Felicia! Same with my library. I had to wait a few months before I got to the front of the line. Haha yeah, I think he would give it 5 stars! ;)
Sherry wrote: "Didn't you make a case for simple writing by describing the scene of reading it to a 2 year old? Did I misunderstand this particular part of your review. Thanks for your very thorough review."Thanks, Sherry! I'm not sure I understand your question? I just meant that my 2 year old enjoys it and understands almost all of it, and he mostly reads Maisy and Llama Llama.
Thibault wrote: "I can appreciate it when a story like this doesn't always take itself seriously, to put some fun in it. Especially in thrillers where the twists can be a bit unbelievable. Good review, Yun."Thanks, Thibault! Yes for sure. This book definitely didn't take itself too seriously and the reader shouldn't either. :)
Barbara wrote: "LOL...I am having my husband read this because it's coming out as a movie this year. He also enjoys crazy plot-twists and isn't what I'd call a "literature" lover. He loves action. Great review."Thanks, Barbara! While I was reading some passages from the book to my 2 year old (who was riveted), my husband also overheard and was interested. So there you go! :)
What book did you think it was similar to? I thought it was very similar to The Wife Between Us 😁
A fair and honest review, Yun. You really captured the reading experience and the writing. Definitely binge worthy, but yes, simple. Well put.
This was a 2 star read for me but now that I know her books are popcorn reads I'm better prepared when I crack the cover on a new release lol.
Yes! I also gave it a 3. Same page (book pun intended).
Simplymegy wrote: "What book did you think it was similar to? I thought it was very similar to The Wife Between Us 😁"Not a particular book per se, just elements of it. For example: (view spoiler)
Jonas wrote: "A fair and honest review, Yun. You really captured the reading experience and the writing. Definitely binge worthy, but yes, simple. Well put."Thanks, Jonas! Appreciate your thoughtful words!
JanB wrote: "This was a 2 star read for me but now that I know her books are popcorn reads I'm better prepared when I crack the cover on a new release lol."Haha yes, that is essential knowledge. I had already adjusted my expectations before going in lol.
Amy wrote: "Yes! I also gave it a 3. Same page (book pun intended)."Haha! Took me a sec, but thanks for the laugh!
Sorry it was a disappointment, but thanks for staring your thoughts so I won't be disappointed, as well. That's too bad, because I thought one I read seemed creative (too me, anyway.)
Excellent and fair review, Yun. I have been curious about Freida's works for quite some time, but have never picked one up. I did hear that this particular novel is being made into a movie. So, that piqued my interest. I guess the simplicity of the writing is part of what gives the author such mass appeal? Here's hoping your next thriller is a bit more nuanced and engaging.
I loved the part about your son; it was adorable! I’m sorry to hear that the book didn’t dazzle you. Thank you for sharing this awesome review! xoxo
Excellent review Yun
Tracy wrote: "Sorry it was a disappointment, but thanks for staring your thoughts so I won't be disappointed, as well. That's too bad, because I thought one I read seemed creative (too me, anyway.)"Thanks, Tracy! I feel like I'm always a bit harsh with thrillers, so don't let me discourage you. I see tons of love for this book, and chances are good you'll enjoy it too!
Julie wrote: "Excellent and fair review, Yun. I have been curious about Freida's works for quite some time, but have never picked one up. I did hear that this particular novel is being made into a movie. So, tha..."Thanks, Julie! I feel like the term "popcorn thriller" was invented for this book haha. I don't think I'll see the movie, having gone through this story once already. ;)
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "I loved the part about your son; it was adorable! I’m sorry to hear that the book didn’t dazzle you. Thank you for sharing this awesome review! xoxo"Thanks, PP! Haha, it did dazzle my son though. I'm sure he would give it 5 stars. ;)
➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ wrote: "Excellent review Yun"Thanks, Paulette!
Ha! My kids were both non readers (for pleasure) so this would never have happened for me! This is on one of my to-read lists, but I don't know if I will ever get to it.
Wonderful review, Yun. Glad you found value in reading the book with your child.
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Ha! My kids were both non readers (for pleasure) so this would never have happened for me! This is on one of my to-read lists, but I don't know if I will ever get to it."Haha! There is no hurry on getting to this one, that's for sure. :)
Anne wrote: "Wonderful review, Yun. Glad you found value in reading the book with your child."Haha yes. Thanks, Anne!